VICTORIA'S NOT SO SECRET DRAMA

The annual Victoria's Secret Fashion Show took place last week in Shanghai and aired on Tuesday, but, uh, things did not exactly go according to plan. The show, which last year was viewed by nearly 20% of the world's population (whoa), ran into some serious snafus. What was supposed to be the perfect culmination of VS' big push into the China market - ended up a power struggle between the Western brand wanting local market access and the local government demonstrating who exactly holds the key to it.

What happened? Well, the headline performer and several models were denied visas, attendees reported completely disorganized event management, and local model Ming Xi fell flat on her face during the show, so we have to say it seems that VS and China's relationship is off to a very rocky (and dramatic) start.

The China market has shown itself to be a difficult one for Western brands to successfully crack and maintain growth in over the long term - so will VS be able to get it right?

BACKED LIKE BECKHAM

Victoria Beckham's label has been a critical runway success and now it's getting the approval of outside investors, as they recently raised $40M in funding. The label, founded by Beckham in 2008, is looking to expand its physical and digital footprint, and the investment from NEO Investment Partners comes the perfect time for her to take her luxury brand to the next level.

THIS WEEK'S BRIGHT SPOT

She can do it all. This week Lyst named Rihanna influencer of the year - and we couldn't agree more. With her daring fashion choices, the continued success of her Fenty x Puma fashion line, the launch of an all-inclusive beauty line, and just general bad-*ss attitude, she's proving that the ladies can do it all and on your own terms.